My morning tea. I love the punch in this one. It definitely is not like anything else I have (I have mostly Keemuns and Fujian blacks). This is a Yunnan and Assam blend, so it must be the Assam? I have not had much Assam, so I might have to look into other varieties. Anyway, this is great for waking up. But I think it is time to move on to something a little more mellow. I hear my Keemun Mao Feng calling…….

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I prepared an Upton tea order for myself last week..I’m just waiting to get my teas from you so I can be sure I want the things I think I want. : ) By the way, I’m hoping your package will arrive soon as it’ll be two weeks on Monday. I was getting worried with the potential Canada Post strike, but so far they haven’t decided to strike. Yet! : )

I hope your package shows up soon, too. I don’t think I have had one to Canada go missing, yet. (But there have only been about 4 or 5.) Nothing here, either, but I am not surprised. Canada Post across the boarder can be a builder of patience….not that you want to have to perfect that skill!

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I prepared an Upton tea order for myself last week..I’m just waiting to get my teas from you so I can be sure I want the things I think I want. : ) By the way, I’m hoping your package will arrive soon as it’ll be two weeks on Monday. I was getting worried with the potential Canada Post strike, but so far they haven’t decided to strike. Yet! : )

I hope your package shows up soon, too. I don’t think I have had one to Canada go missing, yet. (But there have only been about 4 or 5.) Nothing here, either, but I am not surprised. Canada Post across the boarder can be a builder of patience….not that you want to have to perfect that skill!

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My motto: Drink the good tea!

Tea enthusiast, trying to keep up my cardio for the zombie apocalypse. I have come to accept that I am a western brewing black tea drinker as that is where my ‘tea heart’ lies. I started on loose leaf as a way to have my dessert and not suffer the caloric issues. Once I tried it, I was hooked.

I drink what I like, which is mostly China blacks, a few traditionally scented blacks and Earl Greys, plus a flavored tea here and there. I don’t mind spending a bit on premium varieties on occasion, but an expensive tea has to deliver. My favorite places to order are Harney & Sons and Upton Tea Imports. TeaVivre is great for Chinese tea.

My ratings are pretty subjective. If it falls under 70, I may not take the time to post about it unless I had something specific to say. If it is 70-80 I like it, but I will probably not rebuy. Favorites are over 80 and up, but sometimes the less expensive or more easily obtainable version of a similar taste will win out for my cupboard space.